An Environmental Easter

Easter: n. The holiday that commences the spring season. Lent is over so let the feasting begin! Bright colored clothing are being brought out from the attic, flowers are blossoming, rain and thunderstorms become more frequent, and pollen is well, anywhere and everywhere. Yes, Easter marks the beginning to the change of weather and the nearing end of a school year. Because of the beautiful weather, much of Easter is celebrated outside with Easter egg hunts, picnics, croquet, and the list goes on and on. It is safe to say that Easter is primarily celebrated in the outdoors. This meaning, that what we do to our environment can directly lead to affecting the beauty of our Easter holiday. There are many ways to celebrate the holiday and be environmentally friendly at the same time.

Here are some tips:

1. Forget about plastic Easter baskets, those contribute straight to landfill. Try a straw basket or a paper one instead. Remember: reusing materials is a simple way to help our environment. 

2.Cheap, plastic grass for the basket filling? Heck no, there are not only cheaper ways, but more environmentally good ways as well. Try cutting up magazine or newspaper pages! 

3.Create homemade dyes. Use fruits and vegetables combined with vegetable oil to create the dyes. Dyes that are bought in the store and are processed cause harm to the environment. 

4.Buy candy that is locally made and sold! It benefits the local economy and agriculture.

Below is the ideal environmental friendly Easter basket: It is made from straw materials and the basket is then filled with cut up paper.